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Simplification / BODMAS

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BOOK-GUIDED ORIGINAL SSC MATHS PRACTICE — Simplification / BODMAS

FOUNDATION

Evaluate multiplication/division before addition/subtraction.

METHOD

Identify the quantities given, choose the exact relationship, calculate in the same unit, then check the answer against the question.

WORKED EXAMPLE 1

Evaluate 97 + 28 × 10 − 18.

Multiply first: 28×10=280; then 97+280−18=359.

WORKED EXAMPLE 2

Evaluate 31 + 16 × 16 − 19.

Multiply first: 16×16=256; then 31+256−19=268.

IMPORTANT EXCEPTION / COMMON TRAP

Operations of the same priority proceed left-to-right.

QUICK REVISION

Evaluate multiplication/division before addition/subtraction.

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For complete timed maths practice, use SSC CGL Test Series → New Maths 100 Mixed Sets or Chapter-wise sets. These are independent original questions, not copied previous-year questions.

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Evaluate 97 + 28 × 10 − 18.
1. 382
2. 405
3. 336
4. 359
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Answer: (d) 359. Multiply first: 28×10=280; then 97+280−18=359.
Evaluate 31 + 16 × 16 − 19.
1. 285
2. 251
3. 268
4. 302
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Answer: (c) 268. Multiply first: 16×16=256; then 31+256−19=268.
Evaluate 96 + 16 × 15 − 17.
1. 361
2. 298
3. 319
4. 340
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Answer: (c) 319. Multiply first: 16×15=240; then 96+240−17=319.
Evaluate 109 + 12 × 4 − 5.
1. 152
2. 172
3. 162
4. 142
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Answer: (a) 152. Multiply first: 12×4=48; then 109+48−5=152.
Evaluate 24 ÷ (3 × 2) + 5 using BODMAS
1. 7
2. 13
3. 9
4. 17
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Answer: (c) 9. Evaluate brackets first: 3 × 2 = 6; then 24 ÷ 6 + 5 = 4 + 5 = 9.

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